[TN-Bird] Coopers Hawk at Feeders
- From: "Harold Birch" <birchh@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "Tenn Birds" <tn-bird@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:57:09 -0500
Yesterday while drinking my morning coffee & watching the feeders, I noticed
all of the birds make a quick exit. I stepped outside and a small hawk few
off with a bird in its talons. Again, today, I was watching the feeders
which contained several Gold Finches and 3 pairs of Purple Finches. I
looked away for a minute and when I looked back, the feeders were void of
birds. Just then a beautiful Coopers Hawk jumped up on the bush in front of
my window. Evidently she had missed her prey, but she was checking in the
bush for a potential meal. Many people don't like hawks at their feeders,
but I, an avid migrating Hawk watcher, love to see these beautiful birds in
my yard. Feeding & watching birds gives me great pleasure, but watching a
hawk catch a meal in the air is something few people get to witness.
Remember, Hawks have to eat too. So continue to "feed the birds - to feed
the birds".
Harold Birch
Soddy Daisy, TN
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